EDUC4064
Assessing and Addressing Learning Difficulties
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1 |
| Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst | Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course aims to develop an understanding of the literacy and numeracy needs of students in both primary and secondary settings, as well as specific assessment and intervention approaches that can be implemented to meet those needs. Key components of literacy and numeracy competence as well as typical delays and difficulties in these components will be addressed.
| Objectives | Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential skills underlying literacy and numeracy competency 2. Demonstrate the capacity to conduct a range of asessments to identify problems in literacy and numeracy 3. Draw upon a range of resources to develop instructional approaches to meet those specific learning needs 4. Attain knowledge of strategies, resources and services to support students with learning difficulties |
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| Content | Literacy skills 1. Assessment, planning and intervention approaches 2. Phonological processes 3. Word identification, fluency and reading comprehension strategies 4. Difficulties in spelling and writing Numeracy skills 1. Assessment, planning and intervention approaches 2. Basic number skills 3. Problem solving skills 4. Functional numeracy |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Nil | ||||||
| Transition | Nil | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Knowledge associated with the successful completion of 270 units of study in the undergraduate teacher education program. | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term Lecture: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC4064 |